Recent content by moreofadogperson

Im adding salt water for water changes. I was adding fresh to top it off when low. But I was putting the supplements go alkalinit and calcium in when I did...apparently that is wrong, so I do nerd to know what I need to do before adding the top off water

What is RODI water? I have been buying the water from the fish store. Is it easy to mix myself? If so, I could maybe go to weekly water changes at least until it starts shaping up. Thanks.

I really don't know much. I used to keep a freshwater tank. I pretty much don't know more than that. What is a FOWLR? The fish store tests it for me. Usually when I go in to get water.

I do have more critters than what is visible in the pic. I also have a horseshoe crab and hermits, a red shrimp with white stripes down its back, a shrimp with big claws that digs out caves an a grumpy yellow guy that guards the entrance. Also a starfish. Still all herbivores? Isn't my sis...

I did! I think there may have been corals at some point. I remember the original owner telling me about them. But I wouldn't even know how to ID them...I'm sure they are long gone now. I am the only one willing to do it for the time being...so guess so. Pet deposit is affordable but it...

I am doing all of that except cleaning the cover glass...which I will do. A year and a half of buildup is bound to make a difference. I am also not doing this ". A few days before or after completing the water change, you should remove and/or replace any mechanical filtration media." and I am...

You'd think it would be easier to have a tank that was already started, and it might be, but I am totally clueless. A year and a half ago, I sort of inherited a 60 gallon salt water fish tank. I thought it would be fun at first so I agreed to take it on. :facepalm: My landlord told me if I...